Automotive News (Page 1053)

Automotive News

This section of Torque News provides the latest auto news and updates from the car manufacturers. Every day number of news stories and editorials are published here that give our readers an overview of what is happening in the automotive industry. Read this section daily to find out about new cars, vehicle reviews and car pictures. Torque News is an automotive news website by Hareyan Publishing, LLC, dedicated to covering the latest news, reviews and opinions about the car industry.

2012 Audi A7 on Track To Be North American Car of the Year

By Keith Griffin on November 10, 2011 - 12:56PM

If early indicators are any clue, the 2012 Audi A7 is on track to be the North American Car of the Year with its latest designations as car of the year by Automobile Magazine and the Motor Press Guild, the largest automotive press association in the United States.

Last Rides provides a stylish afterlife for the car guy

By Patrick Rall on November 10, 2011 - 11:49AM

The SEMA Show is chock full of unique automotive products but none are as unique and unusual as the custom automotive burial urns offered by the folks from Last Rides.

Chrysler dual clutch transmissions in question for 2012

By Patrick Rall on November 10, 2011 - 10:39AM

One of the new components in Chrysler’s fuel saving technologies being applied throughout their product lineup was the addition of a dual clutch transmission for the 2012 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger sedans but reports indicate that those new high tech transmissions will not be offered on 2012 model year vehicles.

2013 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Debuts with No Price, Little Powertrain Info

By Keith Griffin on November 10, 2011 - 7:45AM

The 2013 Chevrolet TrailBlazer has made its global debut without specific information about price and little information about powertrain at the opening of the Dubai International Motor Show in the Middle East.

GM responds to 2013 Cadillac XTS "premature" sneak peek

By Amanda Pierce on November 9, 2011 - 8:26PM

Ride like a Cadillac, sting like a bee: the accidental sneak peek of GM’s 2013 Cadillac XTS ahead of the 2011 L.A. Auto Show.

Ford, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Chrysler and BMW stealing market share from Japanese rivals says LeaseTrader.com

By Frank Sherosky on November 9, 2011 - 7:36PM

Blame the shift, not on better styling or better technology, but under-performing lease companies with unfavorable lease policies.

The 2012 Zero S. Photo courtesy of Zero Motorcycles

Zero Motorcycles announces 2012 line with 100 mile range, lifetime battery

By Don Bain on November 9, 2011 - 7:05PM

Zero Motorcycles has announced the 2012 model line including a new powertrain, models capable of over100 miles on a charge, a lifetime battery pack and top speeds of up to 88 mph. Sharp looking and quiet, every model has been reworked to be faster, go further and be more fun than ever before in the two-wheel tradition.

The 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee will debut in LA

By Patrick Rall on November 9, 2011 - 2:33PM

Earlier today we brought you the news that the 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Yellow Jacket will make its debut at the 2011 LA Auto Show and now we know that the 4-door muscle sedan will also get a bright yellow special edition package debut in LA with the introduction of the 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee.

The 2011 Toyota Prius Plug-in. Photo courtesy of Toyota

Toyota releases 2011 North American Environmental Report

By Don Bain on November 9, 2011 - 2:28PM

Toyota has just released their 2011 Environmental Report for North American detailing the success of the most fuel-efficient auto manufacturer in the United States has had in the fulfillment of their fairly aggressive, five-year Environmental Action Plan (EAP). Not only has the company achieved breakthroughs within the industry’s leading fleet of sustainable, advanced technology vehicles, but has also reinforced its environmental practices and partnerships across all operations.

2012 Toyota Avalon Has Same Price as 2011 Model

By Keith Griffin on November 9, 2011 - 1:57PM

Toyota has issued a news release about the price of the 2012 Toyota Avalon that contains this nugget of news: there is no news. The 2012 Toyota Avalon costs the same as the 2011 model.

The 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Yellow Jacket headed to LA

By Patrick Rall on November 9, 2011 - 12:13PM

The Chrysler Group has announced that when the 2011 LA Auto Show opens, show goers will lay their eyes upon the newest limited edition Mopar muscle car in the form of the new 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Yellow Jacket.

Fisker Karma wins 2012 Design of the Year Award

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on November 9, 2011 - 11:53AM

The Fisker Karma sedan has won Automobile magazine’s 2012 ‘Design of the Year' award. The Fisker Karma won for its “voluptuous overall body form," as well as the fact that it is a technology leader in the automotive industry, since it is the world’s first true electric vehicle with extended range.

Mid-Day stock chart of GM stock by Frank Sherosky fro TorqueNews.com

GM stock tanks on open after beating earnings estimates

By Frank Sherosky on November 9, 2011 - 11:33AM

This is a classic case of buy on rumor, sell on the news, as General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) stock took a dive after beating quarterly earnings estimates. Question is, what factors are affecting GM stock price dynamics?

Toyota voluntarily recalls 400,000 Toyota and Lexus models

By Don Bain on November 9, 2011 - 2:05AM

Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. just announced a voluntary safety recall involving approximately 283,200 Toyota and 137,000 Lexus vehicles to replace the crankshaft pulley on models with a V6 engine only.

The Dodge Challenger SRT8 ACR drops at SEMA 2011

By Patrick Rall on November 8, 2011 - 10:12PM

The Chrysler Group’s Mopar performance and aftermarket division always brings out some great concept vehicles to the SEMA Show and 2011 was no different with the biggest splash being made by the Dodge Challenger SRT8 ACR – designed to pay homage to the Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR that has recently reclaimed the Nürburgring production car lap time record.

A look at spyshots of the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

The first official look at the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

By Patrick Rall on November 8, 2011 - 9:21PM

Hyundai has made huge strides in making their vehicles more aggressive which is best seen in their sporty models like the Genesis Coupe and the Veloster – and thanks to some leaked images on a Korean Hyundai blog, we have what looks to be our first clear look at the refreshed 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe.

2013 Ford Flex to debut in LA, touting more horsepower, plus 1 mpg more

By Don Bain on November 8, 2011 - 9:11PM

When the 2013 Ford Flex is revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show,10 days from now, it will be following on the heels of the model’s best year-to-year sales to date. In an effort to capitalize on that popularity, the seven-seat vehicle will feature an updated new front end, fresh new interior appointments, 20 hp more power and a 1-mpg improvement in efficiency.

T.27 electric car achieves 350mpg equivalent in RAC Future Car Challenge

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on November 8, 2011 - 8:57PM

The T.27 electric city car achieved a stunning feat Saturday, winning multiple awards in the second running of the RAC Future Car Challenge. Most amazingly the car achieved an astonishing 347mpg equivalent.

Chrysler introduces the Ram 1500 Police Truck

By Patrick Rall on November 8, 2011 - 6:30PM

The Chrysler Group announced this morning that they would be offering a new police vehicle that would join the popular Dodge Charger Pursuit with the introduction of the new Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Special Service package – a specially equipped police truck powered by the popular 5.7L Hemi V8.

Split Axle Technology by Bosch for Peugeot 3008 Hybrid (Image Source: Bosch)

Bosch touts functional excellence at the Power of Innovation media event

By Frank Sherosky on November 8, 2011 - 5:42PM

At the Power of Innovation media event, Bosch, whose name is ubiquitous within the auto industry supplier base, showed the media its technical advancement that will help automakers in their quest to reach the latest proposed federal CAFE mandate of 54.5 MPG by 2025.

The 2012 Lexus LFA supercar. Photo courtesy of Lexus.

Toyoda plans to revamp Lexus, build profits for Toyota

By Don Bain on November 8, 2011 - 3:35PM

Akio Toyoda revealed himself to be a new agent of change soon after the media feeding frenzy played out last year. Toyoda placed greater authority with regional operations to enhance the company’s adaptability. This year, to shake things up, he cut the number of directorial positions to 11, down from 27, to limber up internal processes and allow quicker decision making.

Nissan Jumps Into Full-Size Passenger Van Market for 2012

By Keith Griffin on November 8, 2011 - 3:01PM

Look out Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Nissan is coming to market with the new NV3500 HD Passenger Van to take you on. Lurking on the sidelines is the Ford Econoline Van, a stalwart of multiple passenger vans. No pricing was announced.

Go for 2012 Toyota Prius V if Active City Driver

By Armen Hareyan on November 8, 2011 - 2:56PM

The Japanese car maker has achieved its objective with the 2012 Toyota Prius, but it had to give up something to reach its goal.

BMW vehicles star in new Mission Impossible movie

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on November 8, 2011 - 1:53PM

(TorqueNews) - The fourth installment of the Mission Impossible series, “Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol, will not only feature explosions, action-packed sequences, fight scenes, movie stars Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, and Tom Wilkinson. Several BMW vehicles will have starring roles.

Toyota wins 2011 Green Manufacturing Award

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on November 7, 2011 - 9:17PM

Toyota has won the 2011 Green Manufacturing Award, for the outstanding environmental achievements of its European operations. The award recognizes companies that show a commitment to environmental manufacturing.

The CP-E and RevoZport built BMW 1 Series M Coupe

CP-E and RevoZport murder out the 1 Series M Coupe for SEMA

By Patrick Rall on November 7, 2011 - 7:39PM

The new BMW 1 Series M Coupe is one of the sexiest compacts on the road today but at the 2011 SEMA Show, Custom Performance Engineering and RevoZport brought out an all-matte-black 1 Series M Coupe fitted with a variety of CP-E performance products to make it as great as it looks with the new 1M Raze P450 kit.

Toyoda committed to change, newfound profitability for Toyota

By Don Bain on November 7, 2011 - 6:16PM

Akio Toyoda, president and CEO of Toyota motors, took the helm right when the $115 billion company posted its first loss in decades. As the first of the Toyoda family to take charge since 1995, he vowed from day one to take his grandfather’s auto manufacturing firm "back to the basics" and return to building cars to make people happy.

Celebrating the lifework of Raymond Loewy

By Don Bain on November 7, 2011 - 4:38PM

Raymond Loewy is considered the “Father of Industrial Design,” and had an immense impact on the width and breadth of American institutions, products, goods and services. The man whose work spanned seven decades of American productivity would have celebrated his 118th birthday last Saturday if not for his death at 93 in 1986.

At SEMA, even the Mini Cooper has a Hemi

By Patrick Rall on November 7, 2011 - 3:22PM

There are a great many cars and trucks on the floor of the 2011 SEMA Show that are powered by the mighty Chrysler Hemi V8 but none are quite like the “Maxi Cooper” shown on the right – a Mini Cooper converted to rear wheel drive and powered by a 650 horsepower 6.4L Hemi.

The 2011 Volvo C70 can use Polestar's software. Photo by Don Bain

Volvo adds Polestar performance software to select models

By Don Bain on November 7, 2011 - 2:37PM

Today Volvo announced for the very first time the availability of factory-authorized Polestar performance tuning software for several Volvo models next week at Volvo retailers across the country. The announcement came from Volvo Cars of North America (VCNA).

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